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Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon – Sacred Heart – August 16

Posted on: July 20th, 2024 by brent
 

Radiothon 2024 LAST YEAR In 2022, we were humbled by the outpouring of support from everyone who participated in the 4th Annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon. The event raised $210,000.00 to benefit the acquisition of a new neonatal transport vehicle and specialized incubator.

2024 Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon

Proceeds going towards the purchase of Angel Eye Cameras for the NICU

The annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon will be held in the Lobby of the Studer Family Children’s Hospital on Friday, August 16

This special all-day, on-air event gives listeners an opportunity to call in to donate and hear stories of hope and healing from patient families, physicians, and community leaders.

This year’s proceeds will go towards the purchase of Angel Eye Cameras for Studer Family Children’s Hospital’s 62-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. These cameras let families watch over their babies 24/7 via a secure account, giving them peace of mind as they never have to miss a memory or a milestone.

As we continue our mission to change lives for children in need, we invite you to continue your support by tuning in on August 16. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow by starting today.

Volunteer

6th Annual Cat Country Cares For Kids Radiothon

Sacred Heart Foundation is in need of volunteers to work the Phone Bank during our 6th Annual Cat Country Cares For Kids Radiothon benefiting Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

We ask that volunteers come with a smile and willingness to call and encourage donations from family, friends and colleagues to support the Radiothon efforts. Volunteers will also be answering phones as people call in to make a pledge.

 

Sponsorship

With your sponsorship, you will help raise the much needed funds for The Angel Eye.
The Angel Eye Camera provides invaluable support by enabling parents and their family members to see their babies 24 hours a day. Through a secure account accessible from laptops, tablets, or smartphones, families can stay connected with our smallest patients.

Use the Sponsorship Registration button below.

SPONSORSHIP PACKET
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Join radio partners, Cat Country 98.7, News Radio 92.3 | 1620 and ESPN Pensacola 1330 | 99.1 to hear stories of hope, involving tens of thousands of children and families in the care of Studer Family Children’s Hospital.

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Embraces – Fishbein Foundation Nominations for 2024

Posted on: July 18th, 2024 by brent

Kane Brown at the Wharf – August 2nd

Posted on: July 15th, 2024 by brent

Kane

The Cat Welcomes Kane Brown with Chris Lane and Dylan Schneider.

August 2nd at the Wharf.

Listen to win tickets leading up to the show.

Buy Tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-wharf-amphitheater-tickets-orange-beach/venue/222167?tab=seatingCharts

Jordan Davis at the Wharf – August 17, 2024

Posted on: July 11th, 2024 by brent

Jordan DavisIt’s another Cat Country Big Show… JORDAN DAVIS is bringing Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke to the Wharf on August 17, 2024. Tickets are on-sale Friday morning at 10a. Listen to win tickets from the Cat!

https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-wharf-amphitheater-tickets-orange-beach/venue/222167

Jon Pardi – The Wharf – October 5

Posted on: May 28th, 2024 by brent

Jon Pardi

The Cat is proud to welcome Jon Pardi with Larry Fleet and Priscilla Block to the Wharf on October 5th.

Tickets are on-sale on Friday, May 31st 

Get tickets here: Ticketmaster

Listen win tickets on Cat Country 98.7

Download the APP

Posted on: March 17th, 2024 by brent

The new Cat Country 98.7 App is ready!  You could win $500.

Download your App Here:

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Redesigned and your Control Center for Music. Get alerts when songs you want to hear are on.  Let us know what you think… You can vote Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down.  Flash Contests mean more ways to win… Tickets, Fly Aways and $500 a month just for using the App.  

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Celebrating 20 Years – Proclamations and Thank you’s

Posted on: January 26th, 2024 by brent

Celebrating 20 Years of service… The Cat is very grateful to our community partners and friends for years of support. It is our privilege to serve you, share your stories and tell others what makes this area great!

Visit Pensacola Visit Pensacola Beach Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office FL Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Olive Baptist Church—Pensacola Campus City of Pensacola – Government Escambia County Pensacola Mardi Gras Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Baptist Health Care Foundation The Lewis Bear Company Coastal Moving & Storage Pensacon Santa Rosa Kids’ House

Last Prize Standing 2023 Winner Announced

Posted on: October 13th, 2023 by brent

CONGRATS TO Christina Rasler from Milton!  She made it to the end and made 5000 $1 Scratch Offs the LAST PRIZE STANDING!

Christina Rasler Wins

 

LAST PRIZE STANDING 2023 Presented by Fishbein Orthodontics has it’s final 2 Prizes…  

5000 $1 Dollar Lottery Tickets or a $5000 Lowes Card

The drawdown will be on Sunday, October 22 for check in at 12noon and the drawdown begins promptly at 1p at on location at Connell and Company, 2107 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5M1iZTKhqPcgo4ds6

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It started with  trips, Cash, Concert Tickets, Coins, Mystery Concerts, and Pets.  There are 102 prizes on the board.  There can only be 2 at the end… To qualify to be in the drawdown for 1 of the last 2 prizes, you have to take a prize off the board. Listen at 9, 11, 1, 3 and 5 for a Text Keyword.  You will have 10 minutes to Text it in.  Then keep your phone close.  We will call someone in 10 minutes to pull 1 off the board. 

Final Grid

Here are the prizes:

1:         $5000 Check from Cat Country 98.7

2:         $5000 towards your next Car, Truck or Boat at an approved Cat Country Vendor (AVR: $5000)

3:         5,000 Taquitos Delivered on a mutually agreeable Date. (approximate retail value (“ARV”): $5,000

4:         2 Tickets to the Saints – Every 2024 Regular Season Home GAME and up to $3000 in Saints Gear (ticket value varies and over all package not to exceed $5000 including taxes and fees)  (AVR up to: $5000)

5:         Man Cave set up including arcade game, bar, 60 inch LED TV, surround sound, and tacky ‘man cave’ sign with your name (ARV: up to $4000)

6:         $5,000 Shopping Spree at the Marcus Pointe Thrift Store

7:         Brent Lane will officiate your wedding (ARV: $1000)

8:         Pair of tickets to the SEC Championship Game plus $1000 in Game Gear (AVR up to $5000)

9:         A $5000 Savings Account at a Cat Country approved Credit Union (ARV: $5000)

10:       Invisalign or Braces from Fishbein Orthodontics (ARV: $6000)

11:       A Man Shed from Florida’s Finest Structures (ARV: $5000)

12:       Arcade Game / Wine  Cabinet (ARV: $3,000)

13:       Gracie the Intern watches your pets for a weekend and treats them to their own VIP Beach Day with lunch  and grooming  and a limo  and a catered tent area at Pcola Beach Pet Beach (ARV: up to $3,000)

14:       A Year of Beer from Lewis Bear (Must be 21) (ARV: $5,000)

15:       $5000 worth of Gold Coins from Emerald Coast Coins (ARV $5,000)

16:       Crawfish Boil for you and 99 Friends (ARV: $5000)

17:       You can appear in a Tiktok with Gracie the Intern and learn how to edit video (up to 2 hours of lessons) (ARV: $3000)

18:       Full Fall & Spring Garden set -up, Includes Plants and Accessories and Expert Advise from Barnes Feed Store (ARV: $5,000)

19:       Private dinner/meal at your home for up to 6 people each month for a year with a professional chef (ARV: $5,000)

20:       1 TONS of Goldfish Crackers from Fishbein Orthodontics (ARV: $5,000)

21:       Dance lessons with Mel McCrae, you will learn to be a pro at the Boot Scoot and Boogie (up to 5 lessons) (ARV: up to $2,000)

22:       Gardall 10 sq. ft. Gun Safe, includes installation.  (ARV: $4000)

23:       A Hit Song Writer writes you a song, we play it once on Cat Country 987 (ARV: up to $5,000)

24:       Personal Water Craft from Facebook Marketplace (ARV:  $5000)

25:       Brent, MEL and Big Moose DJ the wedding of your choice in Escambia or Santa Rosa County  (ARV: up to $5,000)

26:       A Preowned “Mystery Car” (ARV: up to $5,000)

27:       GIGI’s Boutique and Eats Shopping Spree (ARV: $5000)

28:       4-Season Tickets, 4-Game Jerseys and Ice Flyers promotional items (ARV up to: $5000) 

29:       Home Make Over from Jonathan’s Flooring (ARV up to: 5000)

30:       A Mission Trip for two through Score International…  Where do you want to help? (ARV: Up to $5000)

31:       Donations to all of your kids’ school fundraising causes for their remaining grade school years (up to $5,000)

32:       Amazon Prime Membership, and Alexa Personal Assistant and $4,000 Amazon Credit. (AVR: $4,500)

33:       Christmas bills paid up to $3,000 and two round trip coach tickets from the continental United States to Pensacola for a family to visit (ARV up to: $5,000)

34:       $5000 down payment on your new vehicle (ARV Up to: $ 5000)

35:       A Hunting Trip with Cat Country 98.7 Sales Manager Jeff Wayne to his secret camp (ARV: $3,000)

36:       The Pensacola Beach “Blues at the Beach” Show Tent placement and guarded and $2000 in Spending Money for Blues on the Beach Weekend (ARV: up to $2,040)

37:       Brand new riding mower, weed eater and trimmer, and your first mow provided by Brent and Mel (Lawn mowed up to 1 acre) (ARV: $4,000)

38:         ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­$5000 worth of Road Trip treats at Buc-ee’s (ARV: $5000)

39:       10 Guitar Lessons with Jordan Glass (ARV: $1000)

40:       A two-week RV rental for a family bonding trip with $1,000 gas card (ARV up to: $5,000)

41:       A $5000 Lowes Card from Will Maybin, realtor Connell & Company (ARV: $5000)

42:       A new tool shed at an approved Cat Country Vendor (ARV: up to $5,000)

43:        .79 Polar Pops every day for a year and a $500.00 Gas Card (ARV: $1000)

44:       Apple Time:  Apple Watch, iPhone X, and MacBook (ARV: up to $5,000)

45:       3 day Las Vegas Trip for 2 (Airfare and Hotel) and $1000 in cash to wager (ARV: Up to $5000)

46:      Royal Carribean 7-day, 6-night cruise for 2 to and $1000 Ships Credit from Dan Stewart PA (ARV: Up to $5,000)

47:       Local Hotel and Casino Stay – 4 Day/ 4 Night Junior Suite, Two tickets to any one show, Dinner for two at the buffet, Spa for two and $2000 in wagering Cash (ARV up to: $5,000)

48:       The Smoky Mountain Experience.  5 Nights, tickets to a Dollywood, a dinner show, Cades Cove, River Rafting, and Ober Gatlinburg and $1000 In Spending Cash (ARV: up to $5000)

49:    Season Passes for 2 at a fun park for 4 years (AVR: up to $5000)

50:       Cat Country Show Pass – A pair of tickets to every 2024 country concert Cat Country 98.7 is part of (ARV: up to $5,000)

51:       Cat-Five Hurricane Fabric Protective Window Coverings for you home (ARV: $5,000)

52:       $5,000 Shopping Spree at a Cat Country Approved Jeweler (ARV: $5,000)

53:       Party with a Rhino with 10 of your friends at the Gulf Breeze Zoo including 10 adult tickets, 10 Giraffe encounter tickets, 10 Rhino encounter tickets, 10 Albino alligator encounter tickets, 10 Hippo encounter tickets, 10 Galapagos encounter tickets and 10 Sloth encounter tickets (ARV: $2,300)

54:      $5000 Visa Gift Card FFS Roofing & Construction (ARV: $5,000)

55:       The Cat makes your car payment for a year (up to $5,000) (ARV: up to $5,000) (if you do not have a car, you will receive a check in the amount of $5,000 instead)

56:    A She Shed from Florida’s Finest Structures (ARV: $5000)

57:       Pay off Student Loans, up to $5,000 (ARV: $5,000) (if you do not have student loans, you will receive a check in the amount of $5,000 instead)

58:       a day of kayaking and a night of camping at Blackwater River with Jordan Glass and YOU KEEP THE CAMPING EQUIPMENT ($500) (ARV: $1,000)

59:       The adopted Pet of your choice from the Hotel for Cats and Dogs, with toys, a years worth of food, first year of vet visits and a $3000 donation back to Hotel for Cats and Dogs (ARV: $4500)

60:    Mattress Set with Powerbase of your Choice from the Sleep Center  (ARV: $4999)

61:       A private air-conditioned port-a-john for 4 events in one year (best seats in the house) from Cat Country 98.7 approved vender (ARV up to: $5,000)

62:       5,000 – $1 scratch off lottery tickets (ARV: $5,000)

63:     $5000 towards a new Roof from FFS Roofing & Construction  (ARV: $5000)

64:    “Jelly of the Month Club” for you and 4 Friends for 1 year. (ARV up to: $5,000)

65:       $5,000 Walmart Gift Card (ARV: $5,000)

66:       5 Day Norwegian Cruise Vacation for 2 in a Suite with $1000 in Ships Credit. (ARV up to: $5,000)

67:       A new sun room from Cat Country 98.7 approved vendor (up to $5,000)

68:       90 minute deep tissue massage every other week for a year (ARV up to:  $5,000) 

69:       A/C Replacement from an approved Cat Country Vendor (ARV up to: $5,000)

70:       $5,000 Shopping Spree at Winn-Dixie (ARV: $5,000)

71:       Baby Lock Aerial Sewing & Embroidery Machine from Derrel’s Sewing and 100 yards of fabric (ARV: $5,000)

72:       $5000 shopping spree at the Pensacola Interstate Fair (ARV: $5,000)

73:       Your taxes paid up to $5,000 (If taxes are less than $5,000 owed, you’ll receive a check for the difference)

74:       $2000 in UWF or PSC College Gear (ARV: up to $2,000) 

75:       Photography Lessons with Dustin Williams Photography and a 30 X 40 Metal Pensacola Beach Milky Way Pic of your choice, plus 5 Hours of Lessons and chance shoot Miracle on Palafox with Dustin (ARV: $2,500)

76:       A $5,000 Christmas Decoration Overhaul (ARV: $5,000)

77:       $5000 in Rent… We pay your rent (ARV: $5000)

78:       Mystery Concert #3 with Hotel and Airfare (AVR up to: $5000)

79:       $5000 in Skin Care Services from a Cat Country 98.7 Approved Vendor (ARV: $5,000)

80:       The latest Smart Phone (bought out) and a credit of $2500 for service (ARV: Up to $4500)

81:       Dinner for 2 at the fanciest restaurant in Pensacola including Tip… Plus we buy 3000 meals for your hungry Neighbors at Manna Food Pantries  (ARV: $5000)

82:       $100 Cash Each Week for the Rest of the Year (ARV: $1000)

83:     A Hot Tub filled with the Frozen Custard of the Day from Culvers  (ARV: Up to $5000)

84:       One Travel Trip for two from the Groupon Deal of Your Choice (ARV: Up to $5000)

85:          Movie tickets for you and 3 of your friends every week for a year plus 4 popcorn buckets at the The Ridge or The Breeze Cinemas ($2200)

86:       Mystery Trip to a Concert #1 with Hotel and Airfare. (ARV: $3000)

87:       His and Hers firearms at a Cat Country approved Vendor (ARV: $4000)

88:       The Ultimate Couch Potato Prize: 70” TV, Sound and Recliner with a fully stocked beer fridge (ARV Up to: $4000)

89:     Babylock Bloom Sewing and Embroidery machine AND an Aussie 2 sewing machine cabinet from Derrel’s Sewing of Pensacola (AVR: $5000)

90:       A Night at McGuires to Kiss the Moose with Big Moose for you and 20 Friends… Drinks included (ARV: $2000)

91:       Chick-Fil-A Catered Party for up to 250 at an undisclosed location with a special Country Music guest appearance. (ARV: Up to $5000)

92:       Mystery Concert Experience #2, Air and Hotel (ARV: $4000)

93:       Flooring Make Over from Howard Young Flooring (ARV: Up To $5000)

94:       20 Years of Netflix or Disney Plus (AVR: $3597.00)

95:       Mentoring from radio station owner Dave Hoxeng  (ARV: $3000)

96:      450,000 Pennies in a Bucket (ARV: $5000)

97:     $4000 to the Charity of your choice… $1000 for you. (AVR Up to: 5000)

98:       A Lip Sync Battle with a National Country Artist (ARV: $2000)

99:       4 Super Fan Passes to Spring Jam 2024 – with $1000 to spend (ARV $1500)

100:     The Gift of Saenger… Every Show you can see for under $5000 (ARV up to $5000)

101:     $5000 worth of Concert tickets to the Wharf (ARV: $5000)

102:    Backyard Burger Party for 100 people from Culvers (ARV: up to $5000)

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57th CMA Nominations include Cat Country 98 7

Posted on: September 7th, 2023 by brent
57th CMA Awards Nominations
cmaawards57.jpgNominees in all categories for the 57th Annual CMA Awards are below. Winners will be honored Nov. 8 in and around the live ABC telecast.

Radio Station

Small Market

  • KCLR/Columbia, MO
  • WBYT/South Bend, IN
  • WKML/Fayetteville, NC
  • WXBQ/Johnson City, TN
  • WYCT/Pensacola, FL

Entertainer

  • Luke Combs
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Morgan Wallen 
  • Lainey Wilson

Female

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Carly Pearce
  • Lainey Wilson

Male

  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen

Group

  • Lady A 
  • Little Big Town  
  • Midland  
  • Old Dominion   
  • Zac Brown Band

Duo

  • Brooks & Dunn  
  • Brothers Osborne  
  • Dan + Shay   
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

Single

  • “Fast Car”; Luke Combs; Producer: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathon Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
  • “Heart Like A Truck”; Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
  • “Need A Favor”; Jelly Roll; Producer: Austin Nivarel; Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun
  • “Next Thing You Know”; Jordan Davis; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni; Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
  • “Wait In The Truck”; Hardy f/Lainey Wilson; Producers: Hardy, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells; Mix Engineer: Joey Moi

Album

  • Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville; Producers: John Osborne, John Peets; Mix Engineers: Gena Johnson, John Osborne
  • Bell Bottom Country; Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
  • Gettin’ Old; Luke Combs; Producers Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineers: Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
  • One Thing At A Time; Morgan Wallen Producers: Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery Mix Engineers: Josh Ditty, Joey Moi, Eivind Nordland
  • Rolling Up the Welcome Mat; Kelsea Ballerini Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym; Mix Engineers: Dan Grech-Marguerat, Alysa Vanderheym

Song

  • “Fast Car”; Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
  • “Heart Like A Truck”; Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
  • “Next Thing You Know”; Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
  • “Tennessee Orange”; Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
  • “Wait In The Truck”; Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt

Event

  • “Save Me”; Jelly Roll w/Lainey Wilson; Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens
  • “She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina; Producer: Zach Crowell
  • “Thank God”; Kane Brown w/Katelyn Brown; Producer: Dann Huff
  • “Wait In The Truck”; Hardy f/Lainey Wilson; Producers: Hardy, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
  • “We Don’t Fight Anymore”; Carly Pearce f/Chris Stapleton; Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce

Musician

  • Jenee Fleenor
  • Paul Franklin
  • Rob McNelley
  • Derek Wells
  • Charlie Worsham

Video

  • “Light On In The Kitchen”; Ashley McBryde; Director: Reid Long
  • “Memory Lane”; Old Dominion; Directors: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher
  • “Need A Favor”; Jelly Roll; Director: Patrick Tohill
  • “Next Thing You Know”; Jordan Davis; Director: Running Bear
  • “Wait In The Truck”; Hardy f/Lainey Wilson; Director: Justin Clough

New Artist

  • Zach Bryan
  • Jelly Roll
  • Parker McCollum
  • Megan Moroney
  • Hailey Whitters

Hurricane Checklist

Posted on: May 30th, 2023 by brent

1. Charge any device that provides light. Laptops, tablets, cameras, video cameras, and old phones. Old cell phones can still used for dialing 911. Charge external battery back ups.

2. Wash all trash cans, big and small, and fill with water for flushing toilets. Line outdoor trash cans with trash bags, fill with water and store in the garage. Add bleach to sterilize.

3. Fill every tub and sink with water. Cover sinks with Saran Wrap to keep it from collecting dust. Fill washing machine and leave lid up to store water.

4. Fill old empty water bottles and other containers with water and keep near sinks for washing hands.

5. Fill every Tupperware with water and store in freezer. These will help keep food cold longer and serve as a back up water supply.

6. Fill drinking cups with water and cover with Saran Wrap. Store as many as possible in fridge. The rest you can store on the counter and use first before any water bottles are opened. Ice is impossible to find after the storm.

7. Reserve fridge space for storing tap water and keep the sealed water bottles on the counter.

8. Cook any meats in advance and other perishable foods. You can freeze cooked food. Hard boil eggs for snacks for first day without power.

9. Be well hydrated before the storm hits and avoid salty foods that make you dehydrated.

10. Wash all dirty clothes and bed sheets. Anything dirty will smell without the A/C, you may need the items, and with no A/C, you’ll be sweating a lot. You’re going to want clean sheets.

11. Toss out any expiring food, clean cat litter boxes, empty all trash cans in the house, including bathrooms. Remove anything that will cause an odor when the A/C is off. If you don’t have a trash day pickup before the storm, find a dumpster.

12. Bring in any yard decor, secure anything that will fly around, secure gates, bring in hoses, potted plants, etc. Bring in patio furniture and grills.

13. Clean your environment so you have clear, easy escape routes. Even if that means temporarily moving furniture to one area.

14. Scrub all bathrooms so you are starting with a clean odor free environment. Store water filled trash cans next to each toilet for flushing.

15. Place everything you own that is important and necessary in a backpack or small file box that is easy to grab. Include your wallet with ID, phone, hand sanitizer, snacks, etc. Get plastic sleeves for important documents.

16. Make sure you have cash on hand.

17. Stock up on pet food and fill up bowls of water for pets.

18. Refill any medications. Most insurance companies allow for 2 emergency refills per year.

19. Fill your propane tanks. You can heat soup cans, boil water, make coffee, and other stuff besides just grilling meat. Get an extra, if possible.

20. Drop your A/C in advance and lower temperatures in your fridges.

21. Gather all candles, flashlights, lighters, matches, batteries, and other items and keep them accessible.

22. Clean all counters in advance. Start with a clean surface. Buy Clorox Wipes for cleaning when there is no power. Mop your floors and vacuum. If power is out for 10 days, you’ll have to live in the mess you started with.

23. Pick your emergency safe place such as a closet under the stairs. Store the items you’ll need in that location for the brunt of the storm. Make a hand fan for when the power is out.

24. Shower just before the storm is scheduled to hit.

25. Keep baby wipes next to each toilet. Don’t flush them. It’s not the time to risk clogging your toilet!

26. Run your dishwasher, don’t risk having dirty smelly dishes and you need every container for water! Remember you’ll need clean water for brushing your teeth, washing yourself, and cleaning your hands.

27. Put a small suitcase in your car in case you decide to evacuate. Also put at least one jug of water in your car. It will still be there if you don’t evacuate! You don’t need to store all water in the house. Remember to pack for pets as well.

28. Check on all family members, set up emergency back up plans, and check on elderly neighbors.

29. Remember, pets are family too. Take them with you!

30. Before the storm, unplug all electronics. There will be power surges during and after the storm.

31. Gas up your car and have a spare gas container for your generator or your car when you run out.

32. Get LED Lanterns… They last a LONG TIME and are super bright 

If you can, take a video of your house and contents….walk room to room–open cabinets/drawers and closets. This will help if you need to make a claim later. It will show proof of items and help you list all the items (help your memory, so you don’t forget anything)…I highly recommend!!!

I also heard you should freeze a cup of water, place a coin on top after it is frozen…keep this in your freezer to help you gauge the temperature if the power goes out. If the coin stays on top, the food is staying frozen. If the coin falls into the water, the freezer thawed out and most food will likely need to be thrown away. This is super helpful is you have to leave and come back, as it may appear everything is still frozen, but if the coin is in the cup–you will know!!

Finally, anything that you want to try and preserve, but you can’t take with you—place it in a plastic bin and put in your dishwasher, lock the door—this should make it water tight in case of any water intrusion into your home. But of course, take all the important/irreplaceable items you can!!

Stay Safe everyone!